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Qatar Unveils 2024 Digital Assets Framework
[Sep 2, 2024 9:10 PM] Qatar has launched a new framework to regulate digital assets, aiming to create a secure and transparent ecosystem. The framework is expected to attract domestic and international players and support the development of a thriving financial services…
Bitcoin’s August Slump: Dormant Wallets Stirred, But Vintage BTC Spending Slowed
[Sep 2, 2024 1:40 PM] Bitcoin faced a challenging August, with its price dipping by 8.6%. Data shows that although 84 previously inactive bitcoin wallets became active last month, the total amount of vintage BTC spent was lower in August than in July. Specifically…
Qatar introduces regulatory framework for digital assets
[Sep 2, 2024 12:30 PM] Qatar’s central bank governor believes that the framework will bring opportunities to the country’s financial sector.
HashKey and Kaia partner to boost Web3 adoption in Asia
[Sep 2, 2024 8:12 AM] HashKey Group and Kaia collaborate post-rebrand to accelerate Web3 adoption, coinciding with the Kaia-Finschia merger and new mainnet launch.
Bitcoin Slides Below $58K as Market Plunge Wipes Out $178M
[Aug 30, 2024 4:40 PM] After lingering around the $59,000 mark, bitcoin’s value has faced downward pressure, dipping to an intraday low of $57,775 on Friday. Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin (BTC) has slipped by 4.6%, while ether (ETH) saw a 5.4% decline. Friday…
Economist Steve Hanke: Research Finds Crypto Owners Are Psychopaths
Study: Bitcoin Millionaires up by 111%, Crypto Users Reach 560 Million
[Aug 29, 2024 5:30 PM] A new report reveals a significant increase in wealthy crypto asset holders, with bitcoin (BTC) millionaires rising 111% to 85,400 and individuals with crypto assets worth $1 million increasing 95% to 172,300. Dominic Volek of Henley &…
Bitcoin Market Reaches ‘Equilibrium’ as Speculation Declines, Glassnode Reports
[Aug 29, 2024 4:30 PM] The bitcoin market has hit a phase of tranquility, where investor enthusiasm has cooled, and speculative activity has sharply decreased. According to a thorough report from Glassnode, this quiet spell might be setting the stage for an uptick in…
Coinbase Shares Tips to Protect From Crypto Scams
SEC Issues Wells Notice to Opensea, Alleging NFTs on the Marketplace Are Securities
Hilbert Capital and Xapo Bank Collaborate to Launch Bitcoin Hedge Fund
[Aug 28, 2024 11:20 AM] Swedish public company Hilbert Group’s asset management division has partnered with Xapo Bank to launch a bitcoin-denominated hedge fund in September. The fund is expected to attract over $200 million in initial investments from Xapo Bank and…
Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval to Launch Bitcoin Index Options
[Aug 28, 2024 1:30 AM] Nasdaq has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade Bitcoin Index Options. The company aims to provide new tools for institutional and retail investors to manage cryptocurrency investments. The options, pending…
Binance under scrutiny for seizing Palestinian crypto funds
[Aug 27, 2024 12:40 PM] Binance denied reports suggesting that the crypto exchange seized funds from all Palestinians, stating that only a small number of accounts was restricted.
CoinDCX’s Okto wallet secures operational license in UAE free zone
[Aug 27, 2024 12:27 PM] Self-custodial wallet Okto received its license under RAK DAO, an economic free zone dedicated to virtual assets.
Semler Scientific Acquires More Bitcoin, Citing Institutional Adoption Growth
[Aug 27, 2024 2:30 AM] Semler Scientific has purchased 83 more bitcoins for $5 million, bringing its total holdings to 1,012 BTC. The company expressed optimism about the increasing institutional adoption of bitcoin, emphasizing: “We believe this increasing…
Paypal’s PYUSD Stablecoin Reaches $1 Billion Market Cap in Just Over a Year
[Aug 26, 2024 4:30 PM] On Aug. 26, Paypal’s PYUSD stablecoin hit the $1 billion mark for the first time since its launch in August 2023. Initially rolled out on Ethereum, PYUSD has seen a significant shift, with most of its tokens now issued on Solana…
Bitcoin Inflows Reach $543 Million as Powell Suggests Rate Cuts, Coinshares Reports
[Aug 26, 2024 2:45 PM] Coinshares, led by researcher James Butterfill, reports a significant uptick in bitcoin inflows following recent comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The investment surge reflects the market’s response to potential interest…
Crypto Exchange Gate.io Secures Sponsorship Deal With Italian Soccer Giant Inter Milan
Kraken Crypto Exchange Fined by Australian Court
[Aug 24, 2024 11:20 AM] The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that Bit Trade Pty Ltd., operating crypto exchange Kraken in Australia, failed to meet regulatory obligations for its margin trading product. The product was offered without a required market determination…
Hong Kong’s Bitcoin ETFs reach HK$2B milestone, led by OSL
[Aug 24, 2024 7:23 AM] For Hong Kong to truly compete on the global stage, it will need to attract more significant inflows and broader participation from both retail and institutional investors.
Progmat, DMM partner to introduce stablecoin for Seamoon Protocol
[Aug 23, 2024 4:51 PM] The DMM conglomerate hopes the coins powering its anime-filled Web3 ecosystem will be used with and among its partners as well.
Stablecoin Market Grows by $1.3B in 5 Days as Tether Leads the Charge
[Aug 23, 2024 2:30 PM] Over the past five days, the stablecoin market has continued its upward trend, increasing by $1.3 billion in value. The largest stablecoin network by market capitalization, tether (USDT), experienced an expansion of 820 million in supply during…
Paypal Launches PYUSD Rewards Program With Anchorage Digital
[Aug 23, 2024 1:30 AM] Anchorage Digital has launched its first stablecoin rewards program for Paypal USD (PYUSD) holders, offering institutions a secure way to earn rewards. Available through Anchorage Digital’s platform and the Porto self-custody wallet, the…
Donald Trump Pushes New Crypto Platform to Challenge Big Banks and Financial Elites
Franklin Templeton Expands Tokenized Money Market Fund to Avalanche Network
[Aug 22, 2024 5:10 PM] Franklin Templeton has extended its blockchain initiatives by launching its tokenized U.S. Government Money Fund on the Avalanche network. This move marks another expansion of the firm’s onchain financial products. Avalanche Adds Franklin…
German Authority Seizes 13 Unauthorized Crypto ATMs
[Aug 21, 2024 11:30 PM] Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has seized 13 unauthorized cryptocurrency ATMs in a nationwide operation involving 60 officers and raids on 35 locations. BaFin reported that the machines facilitated illegal…
Blackrock Dethrones Grayscale Becoming World’s Largest Digital Asset Manager
[Aug 21, 2024 2:42 PM] Five days ago, Arkham Intelligence revealed that Blackrock, the world’s largest fund manager, was on the brink of overtaking Grayscale in onchain asset value. As of Aug. 21, Blackrock has officially surpassed Grayscale, securing its position…
Abu Dhabi proposes framework for fiat-referenced tokens
[Aug 21, 2024 10:02 AM] FRTs are a type of stablecoin backed by liquid assets denominated in the same currency as the token and can be liquidated with minimum adverse price effect.
State Street Partners With Taurus to Boost Digital Asset Services
[Aug 21, 2024 3:30 AM] Global financial services provider State Street has announced a strategic partnership with digital asset infrastructure provider Taurus to enhance its digital asset services. This collaboration aims to offer a comprehensive digital platform…